Back by popular demand, Gartner Analyst Michael Silver will present "The Battle of the Desktop: Microsoft, Apple, Google and Beyond". He will discuss the following:

Microsoft has started talking about Windows 8 and Office
version 15, but most organizations are not done deploying Windows 7 and Office
2010. Meanwhile, many organizations are trying to decide how they can integrate
other solutions from Apple, Google, and other vendors. We examine how
organizations should deal with their Microsoft client software and how
alternatives will factor into their future.

- What is the current state of the market for client OS and office software and
why?
- How should organizations consider desktop software offerings from Apple,
Google, and other vendors?
- How should organizations plan investments in Microsoft Windows and Office to maximize
benefits and minimize costs?